03 May What is the EyeBOX device?
Here at HappyNeuron, we always have an eye out for the latest scientific findings and technology that may be useful to clinicians and their patients. We’re very interested in the EyeBOX device, which is a...
01 May The Cognitive Effects of War
What are the long term mental health and cognitive effects of war? What methods can help people work through these experiences and hopefully alleviate symptoms of trauma? We’ll explore these questions in this article, referencing...
26 Apr How to support employees with Autism Spectrum Disorder
If the appropriate considerations and accommodations are made, employees with autism can very often thrive in their jobs....
17 Apr Language exercises for patients with Autism Spectrum Disorder
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in Autism, Cognitive Stimulation, Language, Learning Disabilities, Social Cognition, Speech and Language Pathology
Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) typically experience challenges with communication and social skills. Completing language exercises with an SLP is one way to address these challenges....
12 Apr What is childhood aphasia?
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in Aphasia, Children, Cognitive Rehabilitation, Language, Speech and Language Pathology
In this article, we’ll focus on why childhood aphasia occurs, the different types, and how it may be treated through cognitive therapy....
05 Apr What are the different types of aphasia?
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in Aphasia, Cognitive Rehabilitation, Language, Speech and Language Pathology, Stroke
Aphasia is a language impairment typically caused by a stroke or other brain injury. It can affect both the understanding and production of speech and language....
31 Mar How does laughter affect cognition?
Laughter has an important role in our lives. It often helps to improve mood and can even help relationships last longer. But how does laughter affect cognition specifically? Let’s take a look at the research!...
06 Mar How taking a walk may improve social cognition
Research suggests that physical activity has a strong connection with our social cognition. How much does exercise improve social cognition?...
03 Mar How to Help Patients Improve Sustained Attention
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in ADHD, Cognitive Rehabilitation, Cognitive Remediation, Learning Disabilities, mindfulness, Misc, Neuroscience, Occupational Therapy, Patient engagement, Psychology, Stroke, TBI
You may have patients who struggle with different types of attention. One that proves difficult for many people is maintaining sustained attention. In this article, we'll discuss how to improve sustained attention skills....
27 Feb 8 tips for better communication with patients
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in Cognitive Rehabilitation, Cognitive Remediation, Cognitive Stimulation, Group Therapy, Learning Disabilities, Neuroscience, Occupational Therapy, Patient engagement, Psychology, Speech and Language Pathology, Therapy Tips
Research shows that a positive relationship between patient and clinician can improve therapy outcomes. How can clinicians improve communication with patients?...